Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast

What would a greatest ever Premier League eleven look like if it couldn't contain players that had played for the so-called Big 6/Super League 6/Greedy 6 at any point in their career? Suj & James discuss what that may look like and how that team would have got on in today's game and in previous years.. This one is for the nostalgists... Coming up on Planet FPL on Wednesday - Planet SkyFF s3 ep17,...

Suj & James review all the Gameweek 13 action and even the action that didn't as James made it through the wind to get to Burnley, only to be greeted by heavy snow that led to the postponement of Tottenham's game at Burnley. How soon can we expect a rearrangement and potential double gameweek? Plus, looking ahead to the midweek games, learnings from the weekend gone and is Mo Salah in line for a r...

On this week's Ask James Live Stream on YouTube plenty of thoughts on Fantasy Football manager for both FPL and Sky ahead of the weekend with Marcos Alonso the name on many lips following Ben Chilwell's unfortunate injury. There's thoughts on Tottenham after last night's disaster in Slovenia, if Harry Kane is worth it for the next 3 weeks, what the likely interim appointment of Ralf Ragnick will m...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard and Newcastle fan Simon Bibby to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview Saturday's Gameweek 13 meeting at The Emirates Stadium Has Mikel Arteta won back the general support of Arsenal fans following a run of 8 league games unbeaten or has Saturday's heavy defea...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Podcast Suj & James reflect on another difficult weekend for their teams as the struggle to climb in rank continues. James details what made him make a very last minute transfer on Sunday and talks through a redesigned and detailed transfer plan for December, a plan that may now change again with a suspected serious injury for Ben Chilwell opening up the possibi...

James welcomes Manchester United correspondent Gary Robinson back to the Podcast to discuss the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Saturday's dismal defeat at Vicarage Road. United's problems are rooted at the top of the club, there's discussion about the club';s lack of a plan, strategy and if they can they get the next appointment right? Would Mauricio Pochettino be a success if given t...

Suj & James review all the games from Gameweek 12 and the potential implications for FPL managers from a weekend that saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was finally relieved of his duties following Manchester United's catastrophic defeat at Watford.  Plus, there's discussion on FPL's defensive Fab 4, short-term FPL management thinking, Kane vs Vardy, what Ronaldo owners may be considering, a surprising winl...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Watford fan Stephen Toumi and Manchester United fan Gary Robinson to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview Saturday's Gameweek 12 meeting at Vicarage Road. On The Podcast.... Can Caludio Ranieri end the constant turnover of managers at Watford and stay in the job long term? And is it no...

In a late change to the schedule James brings his Ask James YouTube stream forward and answers a range of questions from the YouTube community... including... Gameweek 12 captaincy, if Jota or Son should be the priority for FPL managers, a differential midfielder to consider and what makes an FPL expert...? ____________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL community?...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Suj & James discuss Tier points in more detail, looking specifically at Tier trends rather than specific players and there's some unexpected data to be found that may influence decision making for captaincy on Sunday with Harry Kane versus Joao Cancelo on the agenda. Plus, is best to stick with Mo Salah on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo playing Watford? The...

Suj & James discuss a study by Liverpool University and Kieran Magiure from The Price of Football Podcast and that assesses Financial Fair Play wiggle room for the current Premier League clubs. From the study conclusions can be drawn on which clubs can and can't spend big in the forthcoming transfer windows. On The Podcast... Which club could in theory spend £400m and still comply with FFP? Which...

Suj & James uses the International break to discuss in more detail their current thinking for forthcoming gameweeks. Will Suj now end up Wildcarding in Gameweek 16 as James is planning? There's debate on weekend captaincy, is this finally a wqeek where Mo Salah can be opposed? And is Harry Kane fresh from his Eng;and hat-trick the man to back? Or is Heung-Min Son the better investment in Tottenham...

On James's Live Stream on YouTube this afternoon topics covered include.... Gerrard at Villa.... Howe at Newcastle... Tottenham potential for the next 4 gameweeks... Why a Wildcard now might end up looking quite template... & lots more FPL transfer dilemmas including thoughts on Jota & Foden Coming up on Monday - Planet FPL s5 ep18 ____________________________________________ Want to become a memb...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Wolves fan Bradley Parker and West Ham fan Chris Stone to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview next weekend's Gameweek 12 meeting at Molineux. Both clubs have been on good run so what are the realistic expectations for both for the remainder of the season? Can Wolves mount a challenge...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Suj & James discuss another difficult weekend in the never ending pursuit of trying to climb rank and give early thoughts on captaincy for the next weekend. Some are considering selling rather than buying Harry Kane, is there reason to do so or should those without still buy? Plus, replacements for Youri Tielemans are covered with a closer look at midfield optio...

James is joined by Aston Villa correspondent Lee Jackson to discuss the sacking of Dean Smith as manager and ask what's next for the Midlands Club? Was Smith's sacking deserved or does it show a lack of patience in a manager who has essentially hit target every season so far in his Villa reign? Are Villa in free fall and heading for a battle with relegation? And who might be next? Steven Gerrard's...

Suj & James review all the games from Gameweek 11 games, a weekend that saw Chelsea slip up, Liverpool beaten and many FPL managers suffered benching horrors with too many good assets to choose from! There's discussion on the excellence of Conor Gallagher and Emile Smith-Rowe, why they'd both making it into a current wildcard team, Brentford assets failing to deliver, Man City's training victory a...

In a dramatic turn of events following Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking as Tottenham Hotspur manager the North London Club appointed Premier League and Serie A winning manager Antonio Conte. What can we expect from Conte at Tottenham now and were there indications from last night's nervous Europa Conference League victory against Vitesse Arnhem that can give Fantasy managers clues as to Conte's likel...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Leeds fan Andy Martin and Leicester fan Aaron Lagor to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview Sunday's Gameweek 11 meeting at Elland Road. Are Leeds tired? They've underwhelmed so far this season and have been impacted by the loss of key players and some of them are still missing. Are th...

On this week's Sky Fantasy Football Suj & James discuss all the latest talking points for Sky Fantasy Football including options for Southampton v Aston Villa on Friday night, a difficult and uninspiring dilemma for captaincy on Saturday and the one player who might be worth backing to outscore Salah on Sunday. Plus, James details the two players he intends to bring in this weekend and the moves t...

On the audio from James's Ask James Live Stream conversation is dominated by the shocking turn of events that has seen Antonio Conte appointed as the new Tottenham manager. As a fan how does James feel about the appointment and what does he expect to see change under the Italian? Tactics, likely lineups and mentality all discussed. Plus, Fantasy Football dilemmas answered Coming up on Wednesday -...

Suj & James review all the weekend action in Gameweek 10 as home teams faltered and away teams impressed. Palace and Brighton caught our eye naturally with outstanding results at The Etihad and Anfield respectively and despite being the only away team to lose at the weekend Brentford assets are of great interest with Norwich next. Suj looks set to Wildcard after the next deadline, but James tries...

On the audio from James's Ask James Live Stream plenty of questions answered ahead of tomorrow's GW10 deadline with many fretting over Chelsea defensive assets, from the need to buy them and the fear of whether they'll start. Plus, Phil Foden is in demand and why this is not the time to bet against Mo Salah!  Coming up on Monday - Planet FPL s5 ep16: Reviewing all the weekend GW10 football _______...

On this week's Planet FPL Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Liverpool fan Dan Lord and Brighton fan Sam Murray to discuss all the latest at their clubs, the FPL assets within them and preview Saturday's Gameweek 10 meeting at Anfield. Liverpool are purring having beaten rivals Manchester United 5-0 on Sunday and are very much in the title race, with Mo Salah looking a perma captain op...

Suj & James wrap up all the latest in Sky Fantasy Football as injuries cause a change of plans for many Fantasy managers. 3 injuries have turned James's plans upside down.  On the Podcast, 3 budget midfield options to consider as a safety net below 7 million, Villa entry on Sunday to include the Friday night game at Southampton, Antonio vs Raphinha (if fit) for Sunday's captaincy, best options for...